Best of the Northwest

11/09/2024

A colorful Autumn in the PNW - the natives turn a kaleidoscope of hues around the first week of November.







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10/24/2024

One of the perfect drives out of Portland is driving the Gorge loop - take SR14 east out of Vancouver to Hood River, cross the bridge there ($3.50 toll bridge) and return on I84 west. There is currently a road closure just west of Multnomah Falls on the old scenic highway, so you can’t drive the full length of that road. We stopped at Horsetail Falls just east of Multnomah Falls as it is just off the road and requires no hiking. Stop at Women’s Forum outlook to capture a shot of Vista House from afar. Fall colors are just starting with golden undergrowth shining under the wildfire burn scars, but in a week it should be nearing peak color. The day drive will only be about 3-4 hours depending on how many stops you make! These photos taken Oct 23, 2024

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10/19/2024

Volunteers are needed!

10/16/2024

The Marshall House will be beautifully decked out for the holidays, and we want to share it with you! Snag your spot today. Space is limited.

https://tinyurl.com/bddnxzv9 or click the link in our bio.

09/01/2024

Save the date!

Let's celebrate the 175th birthday of the first home built on Officers Row with an afternoon open house and outdoor bash! Built in 1849, the house is named in honor of President Ulysses S. Grant, and careful restoration and preservation by The Historic Trust has been important to its reaching this exciting milestone.

Learn more about the home and its place in Vancouver history by browsing interpretive exhibits, and attend a history talk in the East Parlor at 1:30 pm or 2:45 pm. Free family activities are happening all afternoon, including lawn games, arts & crafts, and a performance by Ants Ants Ants at 3pm. Enjoy a free birthday cupcake and refreshments. Plus, Willful Wine at the Grant House will be open for business during the event, with seating and a full menu available for all ages.

Many thanks to our sponsor, Columbia Credit Union, for their support!

Columbia Credit Union The Historic Trust Willful Wine Co Ants Ants Ants

08/19/2024

Have your tried Thai Bloom in Camas, WA if not why? Some of the freshest dishes like this Avocado Seafood salad, not only presented beautifully but tastes amazing! They offer enough appetizers to please any crowd and their house specialty Entrees are tasty and bountiful too.

Thai Bloom: 1816 NE 3rd Ave, Camas, WA or call 360-300-8424

They also are very active in community in helping to support Providence Cancer Center.

07/27/2024

Today!

It’s already that time again!! Please join us for our Blueberry Pancake event 🫐🥞 Tomorrow Saturday July 27th from Noon until 4pm. Enjoy the nostalgia and history of the mill, all while sampling pancakes that were made with soft white flour that we milled and local blueberries from Majestic Farms Blueberries of Brush Prairie. To top it all off will be a fresh batch of blueberry syrup from Bi-Zi Farms in Vancouver!

Thank you to the local farms that choose to donate to our events, it truly means the world to us. We also love that those who attend get a taste of what our wonderful local farms can produce!

We hope to see you tomorrow!

07/17/2024

Even though we have a new name, and a new team, there are many aspects of CrabFest that remain the same - FREE ENTRY being one of them! That's right, there is no ticket required to attend The Dungeness Crab Festival.

Join us October 11-13 in Port Angeles, Washington as we spend three days celebrating the Dungeness crab! Tons of food, live music, kids activities, craft vendors, and so much more.

Another aspect of CrabFest that remains the same is our recommendation to preorder a Dungeness crab dinner. This helps us have a more accurate count come Festival weekend. New this year is we ask that you select a day and time frame for when you'd like to pick up your crab dinner. We are hoping this will help eliminate the long lines.

Preorder a crab dinner: https://www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/crabfest

CrabFest Hub: https://www.crabfestival.org/

07/17/2024

Back by popular demand is Drive-In Tailgate Parking!

If you’ve never experienced an air show from the Drive-In, we highly recommend you check it out! It’s similar to a drive-in movie theater experience, but with LIVE ACTION! So if that’s something you think you and your crew would enjoy, this is the place for you!

The Drive-In Tailgate Parking area is designed to give guests the chance to enjoy the show from the comfort of their own car AND still be able to check out ground displays, exhibits, vendors and more!

Please note, ONE TICKET gets entry for everyone in your vehicle. Also, spots are very limited and sell very quickly, so don’t wait to secure your ticket! Check out the update below to see the current availability:

Saturday - 55% SOLD OUT
Sunday - 50% SOLD OUT
Monday - LIMITED SPOTS REMAIN

Join us Aug. 31 - Sept. 2 at the McMinnville Airport to see the USAF Thunderbirds, the USN Growler Airshow Team, warbirds and more! Click the link to secure your tickets today! https://oregonairshow.com/mcminnville-tickets/

07/17/2024

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07/15/2024

What fun outdoor eating spots have we found? The summer newsletter is out - filled with events, restaurants, and fun summer ideas. : Read more (and don't forget to sign up for our quarterly newsletter!) https://conta.cc/4cZ7D2H

Festivals, Events, Outdoor eating   Summer 2024 A vineyard in the back roads of the Willamette valley shows promise of good things to come. The vineyards are beautiful anytime of year whether in first

07/09/2024

Beautiful fields of flower seed farmers - filling the Willamette Valley - if you take the back roads and get off the freeway! Fields in orange, pinks, and white.

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06/29/2024

Find a treasure + a good cause!

is hosting a statewide from July 3-7. Each day they will share clues that will lead to the uniquely designed bottles. Each of the six bottle finders gets to direct a $1,000 donation to the BottleDrop Give nonprofit of their choosing. That could be us, so help spread the word! Visit bottledrop.com/hunt for more details.

06/25/2024

Exploring the gardens at in Salem - beautifully color-themed mixed borders and beds of summer flowers- and free to roam.

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06/17/2024

This weekend options continue: Garden tours in Woodinville:
https://woodinvillegardenclub.org/tour-of-gardens/

Woodinville Garden Club

The Woodinville Garden Club’s 23rd Tour of Gardens will be held on Saturday, June 22nd from 10am to 4pm. This self-drive tour will feature five private gardens in the Woodinville/Redmond area.